SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION
This class is an integral part of Class 252, as shown by the
position of the box identifying this class in the Class 252 schedule.
As such, this class is subject to the Class Definition and Notes
of Class 252, except as noted in the box.
(1) STATEMENT OF CLASS SUBJECT MATTER
This class includes the following subject matter, not provided
for elsewhere, when a utility set forth below is either (a) claimed
or (b) solely disclosed.
(A) CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR SOLID SURFACES which are specialized
and designed for, or peculiar to, use in cleaning or removing foreign
matter from solid surfaces.
(B) AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS, PER SE, for perfecting the cleaning
compositions of this class or for perfecting a cleaning process
(e.g. rinse- or dryer-added fabric softener compositions, etc.)
for which there is no provision elsewhere.
(C) COMPOSITIONS OF THIS CLASS DEFINED IN TERMS OF SPECIFIC
PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (E.G., TABLET, COATED PARTICLE, ETC.) - The lines
generally prevailing between the composition classes and the article
classes are applicable to Class 510 unless otherwise indicated,
with the exception that Class 510 provides for a composition, per
se, defined in terms of specific structure, having a utility for
Class 510.
(D) PACKAGES of compositions of this class, or other articles
which releasably enclose or support such compositions, for which
there is no provision elsewhere.
(E) PROCESSES OF PREPARING subject matter of A - D not provided
for elsewhere.
(2) CLASSIFICATION GUIDELINES FOR THIS CLASS
(A) In this class, the classification of a composition is based
on its primary utility as (a) a cleaning agent or (b) an auxiliary
agent for perfecting a cleaning composition or a given stage of
a cleaning process.
(1) Within category (a), above, the classification is based
on (i) the claimed or solely disclosed utility for cleaning a specific
substrate or removing a specific contaminant; or, for all-purpose
cleaning compositions, or (ii) the presence of a specified perfecting
component; (iii) the physical form of the claimed composition; (iv) the
particular process of preparing the composition; and (v) the chemical
nature of the components of the composition.
(2) Within category (b) of section A, above, the classification
is based on (i) the claimed or solely disclosed utility as a perfecting
component for a cleaning composition or as an auxiliary composition
for cleaning, with further placement according to criteria (ii),
(iii), and (v) of section A, (1), above.
(3) Within category (v) of section A (1), above, the chemical
structure of the components of a composition disclosed as having
a utility set forth in section A (1), above, is used as the primary
basis of classification. Processes of using compositions or compounds,
per se, and processes of making the compositions, not provided for elsewhere,
are classified in the first appearing subclass providing for the
particular component being employed or prepared.
(B) The rule followed in classifying a patent having separate
claims to several species of a given ingredient which fall into
different subclasses is that the patent is placed as an original
in the first appearing subclass providing for the claimed subject
matter and cross-referenced to the appropriate lower subclass(es).
Where there are one or more indents under the generic subclass and one
of the claimed species is not provided for specifically by any of
these indents the patent is placed as original in the generic subclass,
since this is the first appearing subclass providing for said individually claimed
species. In classifying a patent containing Markush type claims
(e.g., "group consisting of X and Y") and no species
claims, the original patent is placed in the first appearing subclass
providing for the species (members) in the Markush group. If, in
addition to the Markush group, there are species claims, the first
cited rule, governing a patent having separate species claims, is
followed. The same rules apply to subject matter within the meaning
of categories (i)-(iv) of section A, 1, above, by analogy with the "species" concept.
(C) Patents claiming subject matter coming within the Special Subclasses 101
through 107 have been classified on the basis of the claimed or
disclosed function and the chemical structure of the active component
(i.e., fragrance or aroma enhancer), and include compositions which
otherwise would fall within subclasses 108 through 537 as originals.
(D) In determining the utility of a composition recited in broad
terms (e.g., "a cleaning composition comprising," "a
fabric softener composition comprising," etc.), use is made
of the specific utility recited in any nominal method-of-use claims
to determine placement of the patent within the categories of (a)(i)
or (b)(i) of section A, above (e.g., the recitation of "a
process of defluxing a printed circuit" or "a
process of softening a fabric in the rinse cycle of an automatic
washer" would place each patent in subclasses 175+ and
521+, respectively).
(E) Mere presence of a surfactant component is insufficient
for placement of a patent in subclasses 108 through 512 of this
class, since surface-active agents are used in minor amounts as
emulsifying, suspending, dispersing, etc., agents in many other
compositions, such as bleaches, fabric softeners, etc. The placement
of such a patent is determined by the ultimate utility of the claimed
composition.
(F) A patent claiming a cleaning or auxiliary composition
without specifying its physical form has been placed as an original
in the first subclass providing for the claimed composition as if
a structureless powder were recited in the claims, and crossed into
appropriate subclasses providing for any other disclosed or exemplified
physical forms (e.g., liquid, tablet, etc.).
SECTION II - LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
(A) GENERAL CLASS LINES
(1) COMPOUND CLASSES
a. Where a patent claims a Class 510 utility in nominal terminology
only (e.g., "A process of producing a biodegradable detergent
compound") and there are no claims to a Class 510 method
of use or a true mixture, the original has been placed with the
compound claimed.
(b) Where a patent claims a composition wherein, in addition
to a compound, (i) another ingredient is recited, however broadly,
or (ii) proportions are recited, the original has been placed in
Class 510. Some examples of claims using broad terminology and included
herewith are: "A cleaning composition comprising a surfactant
of the formula," "with a detergent builder," "A cleaning
composition comprising 1 to 5% of compound X," etc.
(2) COMPOSITION CLASSES
The rules for determining Class placement of the Original
Reference (OR) for claimed chemical compositions are set forth in
the Class Definition of Class 252 in the section LINES WITH OTHER
CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS, subsection COMPOSITION CLASS SUPERIORITY,
which includes a hierarchical ORDER OF SUPERIORITY FOR COMPOSITION CLASSES.
(3) PROCESS OF USE CLASSES
The following general lines exist between Class 510 and other
classes providing for cleaning processes or containing patents wherein
the claims recite a process of cleaning a solid substrate as provided
for in that class.
(a) Where a patent claims a cleaning composition and a nominal
process of using the composition, the original has been placed with
the claimed composition. Some examples of nominal terminology are: "applying
the composition and removing it [by rinsing, wiping, etc.]," "immersing
the article to be cleaned in a cleaning bath containing the composition," etc.
(b) Where a cleaning composition, per se, is not claimed or
where the claimed cleaning process involves significant process
steps in using a claimed composition, the original has been placed
with the claimed cleaning process. Examples of significant process
steps include the use of a cleaning bath or medium at a specified
non-ambient temperature, specified non-standard pretreatment and/or
after-treatment step in addition to contact with the cleaning composition,
etc.
(B) LINES WITH RELATED CLASSES
CLASS 8
(1) Class 8, Bleaching And Dyeing; Fluid Treatment And Chemical
Modification Of Textiles And Fibers, provides for processes of bleaching,
dyeing, cleaning, and laundering of textile materials. Class 8 also
provides for optical brightener or blueing agent compositions.
(2) Class 510 provides for compositions for cleaning or laundering
textile materials, and for any accompanying method of use claims
reciting the mere application of claimed composition.
(3) Class 510 provides for cleaning compositions comprising
a bleach, optical brightener, or blueing agent as a perfecting component.
CLASS 15
(1) Class 15, Brushing, Scrubbing, And General Cleaning, provides
for cleaning implements coated or impregnated with a cleaning composition.
(2) Class 510 provides for cleaning compositions enclosed
in or supported on an inactive material which merely serves to dispense
a required amount of the cleaning composition.
CLASS 51
(1) Class 51, Abrasive Tool Making Process, Material, Or Composition,
provides for abrasive compositions, per se.
(2) Class 510 provides for cleaning compositions which include
an abrasive material as a perfecting component.
CLASS 106
(1) Class 106, Compositions: Coating Or Plastic, provides
for coating compositions which form a film of polish on the base
or prevent the formation of fog, frost, or ice thereon.
(2) Class 510 provides for cleaning compositions which include
a component which deposits a film on the cleaned surface to provide
a polished appearance or to prevent the formation of fog, frost,
or ice on the surface.
CLASS 134
(1) Class 134, Cleaning And Liquid Contact With Solids, provides
for processes of cleaning solid surfaces.
(2) Class 510 provides for compositions for cleaning solid
surfaces, as well as any accompanying method of use claims reciting
the mere application of the claimed composition.
CLASS 206
(1) Class 206, Special Receptacle Or Package, provides for
packages or containers wherein the material for the container or
content is specified.
(2) Class 510 provides for cleaning compositions or auxiliary
compositions therefor which are enclosed in a defined package or
container.
CLASS 252
(1) Class 252, Compositions, provides for compositions which
form a permanent finish on textile materials and for compositions
which enhance the appearance of consumer textile goods.
Class 510 takes textile cleaning and auxiliary compositions
therefor having a fabric softening or antistatic component or a
soil release or antisoiling component which is removed by subsequent
laundering.
(2) Class 252 provides for dust suppressing compositions for
bulk materials and for compositions for coating or impregnating
a substrate used for collecting fine solid particles by adherence.
Class 510 takes compositions which bind or suppress dust in
the course of a floor sweeping operation.
(3) Class 252 provides for water-softening or water-purifying
or scale-inhibiting agents and for optical brightening compositions.
Class 510 takes cleaning compositions for solid surfaces which
include a water-softening, scale-inhibiting or optical-brightening
component, as well as for auxiliary compositions specifically designed
for use with cleaning compositions which include a water-softening
or scale-inhibiting component (e.g., detergent builder compositions,
etc.) or an optical brightener (e.g., textile softening or antistatic
compositions containing an optical brightener, etc.).
(4) Class 252 provides for oxidative or reductive bleachant,
oxidant, reductant, and deoxidant compositions.
Class 510 takes cleaning compositions for solid surfaces and
auxiliary compositions therefor which include a chemical bleach,
oxidant, reductant, or deoxidant component.
(5) Class 252 provides for foam suppressant compositions
and for wetting, emulsifying, or colloid dispersing or stabilizing
surfactant compositions.
Class 510 takes cleaning compositions comprising a foam suppressing
component or a surfactant component, as well as auxiliary surfactant
compositions designed for use as a component in a cleaning composition.
(6) Class 252 provides for solvent compositions and mere soap
compositions having a general utility.
Class 510 takes solvent containing compositions adapted for
cleaning a solid surface as well as a cleaning composition which
comprises soap as a component or consists of soap in a physical
form suitable for direct use in cleaning (e.g., liquid, flake, bar,
etc.).
CLASS 424
(1) Class 424, Drug, Bio-affecting And Body Treating Compositions,
provides for biocidal compositions, including disinfectants or antiseptic
compositions, per se.
Class 510 takes cleaning compositions and auxiliary compositions
therefor protected against biological attack by a Class 424 composition,
or containing a biocidal or antiseptic component as a perfecting
ingredient.
(2) Class 424 provides for dentifrice compositions for oral
use.
Class 510 takes compositions for cleaning removable dentures.
(3) Class 424 provides for shaving preparations, for medicated
(e.g., antidandruff, etc.) hair shampoo compositions, and for hair
conditioning, antifly, or softening compositions, per se (e.g.,
creme rinse, etc.).
Class 510 takes nonmedicated hair shampoo compositions, as
well as shampoos comprising a conditioner, antistatic agent, or
softener as a perfecting component which restores any natural moisture
or suppleness lost in the cleaning process.
(4) Class 424 provides for medicated or emollient skin treating
compositions, per se (e.g., moisturizing cream, lotion, etc.).
Class 510 takes nonmedicated compositions for cleansing human
skin, as well as such cleansing compositions comprising an emollient
as a perfecting component which restores any natural moisture and
oils lost in the cleansing process.
CLASS 435
(1) Class 435, Chemistry: Molecular Biology And Microbiology,
provides for enzymes, per se, which are not more specifically provided
for elsewhere, and stabilized, immobilized, granular, or free-flowing
enzyme compositions, unless a Class 510 utility is recited in the claim
or is the sole utility disclosed. Class 435 also takes processes
of cleaning using an enzyme and processes of preparing the above
compositions.
(2) Class 510 takes enzyme compositions which are claimed
or solely disclosed for use as a perfecting component in a cleaning
composition, as well as cleaning compositions containing enzymes.
CLASS 514
Class 514, Drug, Bio-affecting And Body Treating Compositions,
is an integral part of Class 424 (after subclass 780) and follows
the schedule hierarchy, retaining all pertinent definitions and
class lines of Class 424.
CLASS 516
Class 516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
appropriate subclasses for subject matter relating to: colloid
systems (such as sols*, emulsions, dispersions, foams,
aerosols, smokes, gels, or pastes) or wetting agents (such as leveling,
penetrating, or spreading); subcombination compositions of colloid
systems containing at least an agent specialized and designed for
or peculiar to use in making or stabilizing colloid systems; compositions
and subcombination compositions specialized and designed for or
peculiar to use in breaking (resolving) or inhibiting colloid systems (such
as foam suppressants); processes of making the compositions or systems
of the class; processes of breaking (resolving) or inhibiting colloid
systems; in each instance, when generically claimed or when there is
no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the specifically
claimed art.
Class 510 takes cleaning compositions comprising a foam suppressing
component or a surfactant component, as well as auxiliary surfactant
compositions designed for use as a component in a cleaning composition.
SECTION III - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 8, | Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers,
subclasses 137+ for processes of cleaning or laundering textile
materials; subclass 648 for optical brightening or blueing compositions
for textile materials, per se; and subclass 94.16 for hair removing
compositions and processes. See the main class definition for the
compositions classified therein. |
| 15, | Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, for dust cloths, mops, or other cleaning devices which
include detergents. |
| 44, | Fuel and Related Compositions,
subclass 640 for a composition which in the presence of burning
solid fuel serves to prevent or remove deposits (e.g., soot, etc.)
from the walls of combustion apparatus. |
| 51, | Abrasive Tool Making Process, Material, or Composition, for a composition for grinding, polishing, or abrading. |
| 134, | Cleaning and Liquid Contact With Solids, for washing or cleaning processes which include use
of detergents or other cleaning compositions included in Class 510. |
| 252, | Compositions,
subclasses 8.61+ for durable finishes for textile materials, including
antistatic and textile softening compositions; subclasses 8.81+ for
textile processing aid compositions, such as lubricants; subclass
8.91 for consumer-goods appearance enhancing compositions, such
as antistatic sprays; subclasses 79.1+ for etching or brightening
acidic or alkaline compositions; subclasses 88.1 and 88.2 for dust
or particle adherent compositions; subclasses 175+ for
water softening or purifying or scale-inhibiting agents which are
not specifically adapted for use as detergent builders; subclasses
181.1+ for getter and gas or vapor generating compositions
for electric lamps, electric space discharge devices, and other
evacuated or gas or vapor filled containers; and subclass 367.1
for mere soap compositions not adapted for direct use as cleaning agents. |
| 401, | Coating Implements With Material Supply, appropriate subclasses, particularly
subclasses 196+ , 261+, and 268+, for a coating
implement with material supply, used for cleaning. |
| 424, | Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions,
subclasses 49+ for an oral dentifrice, subclasses 70.1+ for
a live hair treating composition other than a shampoo (e.g., a hair
conditioner, etc.), subclasses 43+ and 73 for a shaving
preparation, and subclass 78.04 for an ophthalmic preparation (e.g.,
for preserving a contact lens). |
| 514, | Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions, for a medicated shampoo composition. |
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting, appropriate subclasses for subject matter relating
to: colloid systems (such as sols*, emulsions, dispersions,
foams, aerosols, smokes, gels, or pastes) or wetting agents (such
as leveling, penetrating, or spreading); subcombination compositions
of colloid systems containing at least an agent specialized and
designed for or peculiar to use in making or stabilizing colloid
systems; compositions and subcombination compositions specialized
and designed for or peculiar to use in breaking (resolving) or inhibiting
colloid systems (such as foam suppressants); processes of making
the compositions or systems of the class; processes of breaking
(resolving) or inhibiting colloid systems; in each instance, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically superior
provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed art. |
SECTION IV - GLOSSARY
Note. The meaning to be given the various "art" terms appearing
in this class, which have not been included in the GLOSSARY below,
is the same as that generally accepted or in common usage. However,
certain terms employed in this class (510), which are included below, have
been assigned definitions tailored to meet the needs of this class
and therefore these may be more restricted or less limited or even
altogether different from those in common usage. Their use in any
particular subclass is to be consistent with the meaning in this Glossary.
See the glossary in Class 532 for definitions of other chemical
terms used in this Class.
ANIONIC SUBSTITUENT
Denotes that portion of an organic compound which is negatively
charged in an aqueous solution at a neutral pH (i.e., pH=7)
and is attached to the portion of the molecule of higher molecular
weight by covalent bonding. Examples of common anionic substituents
include carboxyl, sulfate, or phosphate monoester or sulfonate groups,
as well as their salts, including betaines.
CARBOXAMIDO
Denotes a substituent wherein a trivalent nitrogen atom is
single bonded to a carbonyl (-C(=O)-) group.
CARBOXYL (Carboxylic Acid)
Denotes the presence of a -C(=O)OH group.
CATIONIC SUBSTITUENT
Denotes that portion of an organic compound which is positively
charged in an aqueous solution at a neutral pH (i.e., pH=7)
and is attached to the portion of the molecule of higher molecular
weight by covalent bonding. Examples of common cationic substituents
include primary, secondary, or tertiary amino groups, as well as quaternary
ammonium substituents.
CORROSION (See METAL CORROSION)
CREAM
Denotes a thick, usually opaque, emulsion having little or
no tendency to flow.
GEL
Denotes a colloidal solution of liquid in solid having
a thick consistency with little or no tendency to flow.
HETEROCYCLIC
Denotes an organic compound wherein one or more carbon
atoms are covalently bonded in a ring system with at least one hetero
atom of oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, selenium, or tellurium and having
no other atoms in the ring.
HIGHER FATTY ACID
Denotes a monocarboxylic acid having an acyclic chain of
at least seven uninterrupted carbons attached directly to the carboxyl
carbon by covalent bonding.
LIGNIN
Denotes a material usually derived during paper pulp manufacture
by separation of the cellulose from wood. Lignin is considered to
be the binder for cellulose in wood. Lignin includes crude mixtures
of lignose, lignone, and lignin. Lignin, per se, is a complex structure
having some aromatic rings and phenolic groups.
LIQUID
Denotes a shapeless, fluid composition of high incompressibility.
Included herein are pumpable or flowable slurries or suspensions.
MACROSCOPIC
Denotes a shape discernible by the naked eye.
METAL CORROSION
For purposes of this class, the term denotes impairment or
deterioration of a metal surface, such as erosion, embrittlement,
tarnishing, or discoloration, usually by chemical action.
NONIONIC COMPOUND
Denotes an organic compound devoid of cationic or anionic
substituents and thus lacking any ionic charge at a neutral pH (i.e.,
pH=7).
ORGANIC
Denotes compounds containing carbon which are further
characterized by the presence in a molecule thereof of two carbon
atoms bonded together, or one atom of carbon bonded to at least
one atom of hydrogen or halogen, or one atom of carbon bonded to
at least one atom of nitrogen by a single or double bond.
| | (1)
Note. Compounds included within this definition, but not considered
organic for purposes of this class are hydrocyanic acid, cyanogen,
isocyanic acid, cyanamide, dicyanamide, cyanogen halides, isothiocyanic acid,
fulminic acid, and metal carbides. |
SOAP
Denotes a water-soluble alkali metal (Li, Na, K, Rb,
or Cs), ammonium or organic base salt (e.g., phosphonium, substituted
ammonium, etc.) of an unsubstituted or hydroxy-substituted, saturated
or unsaturated, higher fatty acid, or of rosin (abietic) acid, or
of mixtures of any of these acids.
SULFOXY
Denotes a substituent having at least one oxygen atom double
bonded to a tetravalent or hexavalent sulfur atom.
SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT (Surfactant)
Denotes an organic compound which alters (usually reduces)
the surface tension of a liquid, thus facilitating cleaning. Surface-active
agents are commonly referred to as surfactants, emulsifiers, wetting
agents, or simply detergents, as distinct from detergent compositions which include additional
components, such as detergency builders or other cleaning auxiliaries.
A surfactant molecule contains a hydrophobic (water-repelling) portion
which is frequently an alkyl radical having a straight chain of
eight or more carbons, and a hydrophilic (water-attracting) portion.
For purposes of this class, the broad categories of surfactants
are based on the nature of the hydrophilic portion of the molecule.
| | (1)
Note. An anionic (anion-active) surfactant, referred to in
the schedule as "anionically substituted," includes
a hydrophilic portion which is most commonly a water-soluble salt
of a carboxylic or sulfonic acid, or of a long-chain alcohol ester
of sulfuric, phosphoric, or phosphonic acid (e.g., sodium higher
alkyl sulfonate, etc.). |
| | (2)
Note. A cationic (cation-active) surfactant includes a hydrophilic
portion which is a cation (i.e., positively charged ion), such as an
ammonium or quaternary ammonium salt, having a long-chain alkyl
substituent (e.g., higher-alkyl quaternary ammonium salts, etc.). |
| | (3)
Note. A nonionic surfactant includes a hydrophilic portion
which commonly is a poly(ethylene oxide) moiety (i.e., polyether chain)
attached to a hydrophobic portion which may be nonpolar or have
a lower degree of polarity than the hydrophilic part, such as poly(propylene
oxide), higher alkyl, etc. |
| | (4)
Note. A zwitterionic, amphoteric, or ampholytic surfactant
includes both an anionic and a cationic portion connected by a covalent
bond, usually indirect (e.g., betaines, amino acids, etc.). |
| | (5)
Note. Semipolar nonionic surfactants include water-soluble
amine and phosphine oxides and sulfoxides. |
| | (6)
Note. Soap, for purposes of this class, is an alkali metal,
ammonium or organic base salt of an unsubstituted or hydroxy-substituted,
saturated or unsaturated higher fatty acid, or of rosin (abietic)
acid, or of mixtures of any of these acids. These salts are water-soluble
and are considered to be anionic surfactants. |
SUBCLASSES
![[List of Patents for class 510 subclass 100]](../ps.gif) 100 | WITH SAFETY OR INDICATOR FEATURE: |
| | This subclass is indented under the class definition. Compositions which include a feature inherent in the composition,
per se, rather than in the packaging, alerting the user to the presence
of a hazardous material or to completion of a cleaning process or
stage thereof.
| | (1)
Note. Included among such features are, for example, color
or odor change responsive to pH, concentration, presence of toxic
materials, completion of the cleaning process, etc. | |
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| 101 | WITH OXYGEN, HALOGEN, SULFUR, OR NITROGEN CONTAINING OR
ETHYLENICALLY UNSATURATED COMPONENT WHICH IS A FRAGRANCE OR AROMA
ENHANCER (E.G., PERFUME, ORGANOLEPTIC MATERIAL, ETC.): |
| | This subclass is indented under the class definition. Compositions which include a specific component which functions
as a fragrance or aroma enhancer and contains oxygen, halogen, sulfur,
nitrogen, or ethylenic unsaturation.
| | (1)
Note. Compositions merely reciting a perfume or odorant component,
without specifying any of its chemical constituents, are excluded
from this and indented subclasses for placement as originals. |
| | (2)
Note. This subclass is generic to both cleaning and auxiliary
compositions for cleaning which contain a specific fragrance or
aroma enhancing component. | |
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| 103 | Heterocyclic ring: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Compositions wherein the ring includes chalcogen or nitrogen
atom(s) in addition to carbon.
| | (1)
Note. The chalcogen atoms completing the heterocyclic ring
are selected from O, S, Se, and Te. | |
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| 107 | Carboxylic or thiocarboxylic ester function in the component: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Compositions wherein the specific fragrance or aroma enhancer
component carries a carboxylic or thiocarboxylic ester substituent.
| | (1)
Note. A thiocarboxylic ester function is an analog of a carboxylic
ester wherein at least one oxygen of the -C(=O)O- group
is replaced by sulfur. | |
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| 108 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING (E.G.,
SODIUM BISULFATE COMPONENT, ETC.) |
| | This subclass is indented under the class definition. Compositions specialized and designed for, or peculiar to,
use in cleaning or removing foreign matter from solid surfaces,
or processes of preparing such compositions.
| | (1)
Note. This is a generic subclass for all cleaning compositions,
whether of all-purpose utility or tailor-made for cleaning a particular
substrate or removing a single contaminant, as well as for processes
of preparing the compositions. |
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| 513+, | for auxiliary compositions for cleaning. |
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| 109 | For cleaning a specific substrate or removing a specific
contaminant (e.g., for smoker"s pipe, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Compositions specialized and designed for, or peculiar to,
cleaning a specifically identified substrate or removing a specifically
identified contaminant.
| | (1)
Note. Terms such as "hard surface" or "general
household" cleaner are not considered to be specific for
the purpose of placement of patents in this and indented subclasses. |
| | (2)
Note. For purposes of this and indented subclasses, the specifically
identified substituent or contaminant must be either recited in
the claims or must be solely disclosed. |
| | (3)
Note. For purposes of this and indented subclasses, the "contaminant" may
constitute a material which no longer serves a useful function,
such as old paint or photoresist material following exposure, or
is deemed undesirable for personal reasons, such as fingernail polish. | |
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| 111 | For food product (e.g., shell egg, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Compositions specialized for cleaning products intended
for use as food.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 426, | Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions,
and Products, appropriate subclasses for processes of cleaning
a food product. |
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| 112 | For contact lenses: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Compositions specialized for cleaning contact lenses.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 424, | Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions,
subclass 78.04 for ophthalmic preparations used for disinfecting,
sterilizing, or preserving contact lenses. |
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| 113 | Solid particulate component: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Compositions which include a component which is in the form
of solid particles.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 31+ for colloid systems of colloid-sized solid or semisolid
phase dispersed in primarily organic continuous liquid phase, subclasses
77+ for colloid systems of colloid-sized solid phase dispersed
in aqueous continuous liquid phase (e.g., suspensions); or agents
for such systems or making or stabilizing such systems or agents;
in each instance, when generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed art. |
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| 116 | For removable dentures: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Compositions specialized for cleaning removable dentures.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 424, | Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions,
subclasses 49+ for a dentifrice for oral use. |
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| 117 | Gas generating (e.g., effervescent): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Compositions which generate a gas in the course of cleaning.
| | (1)
Note. The gas may facilitate cleaning merely by agitation
of the cleaning solution (e.g., carbon dioxide, etc.), by oxidation
or bleaching action (e.g., nascent oxygen, etc.), or both. |
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 10+ for foam colloid systems or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when generically claimed
or when there is no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for
the specifically claimed art. |
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| 118 | Nail polish remover: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Compositions specialized for removing nail polish from human
nails.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 252, | Compositions,
subclass 364 for compositions usable as general, multipurpose
solvents. |
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| 119 | For human scalp hair, scalp, or wig (e.g., shampoo, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Compositions specialized for cleaning live human scalp hair,
scalp, or natural or synthetic wigs.
| | (1)
Note. This subclass and its indents includes shampoos which
contain a nonmedicated hair conditioning, antistatic, softening,
etc., component but have cleaning as their primary function. |
| | (2)
Note. Included herein are shampoo compositions designed to
remove dandruff flakes but devoid of any biocidal component for
treating the underlying cause. |
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 424, | Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions,
subclasses 70.1+ for hair conditioning or rinse compositions devoid
of any cleaning function and subclasses 43+ and 73 for
all shaving preparations regardless of any soap or detergent content. |
| 514, | Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions, for medicated shampoo compositions. |
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| 120 | Package, solid, or gas-propelled composition (e.g., powder,
aerosol container, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 119. Compositions in the form of a package or of a solid, or
which are dispensed by the release of pressurized gas.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 206, | Special Receptacle or Package,
subclasses 524.1+ for packages or containers, per se, wherein the
material for the container or content is specified. |
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 1+ for continuous gas or vapor phase colloid system (e.g.,
smoke, fog, aerosol, cloud, mist) or agents for such systems or
making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when generically claimed
or when there is no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC
for the specifically claimed art. |
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| 130 | For human skin: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Compositions specialized for cleaning human skin.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 424, | Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions,
subclasses 43+ and 73 for all shaving preparations, regardless
of any soap or detergent content. |
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| 131 | With halogen, nitrogen, oxygen, or phosphorus containing
antiseptic, biocidal, or deodorizing component: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Compositions which include an antiseptic, biocidal, or deodorizing
component which contains halogen, nitrogen, oxygen, or phosphorus. |
| | |
| 132 | Surgical scrub: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Compositions which are specialized for use as surgical scrub
(e.g., cleaning and disinfecting hands, arms, etc., prior to or
subsequent to performing surgery, etc.). |
| | |
| 135 | High-foaming bath composition (e.g., bubble bath, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Compositions which produce copious lather in the bath water.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 10+ for foam colloid systems or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when generically claimed
or when there is no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for
the specifically claimed art. |
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| 136 | Makeup remover: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Compositions specialized for removing makeup from human
skin (e.g. removing mascara, pancake makeup, etc.). |
| | |
| 137 | For a specific area of the body (e.g., face, ears, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Compositions specialized for use on a particular area of
the human body.
| | (1)
Note. Terms such as "personal cleaning composition" are
not considered to be specific for the purpose of placement of patents
in this and indented subclasses, since they also read on shampoos,
etc. |
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 424, | Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions,
subclasses 43+ and 73 for all shaving preparations, regardless
of any soap or detergent content. |
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| 139 | With particulate scrubbing or abrasive component (e.g.,
powdered pumice, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Compositions which include a specific particulate component
having a scrubbing or abrasive function.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 31+ for colloid systems of colloid-sized solid or semisolid
phase dispersed in primarily organic continuous liquid phase, subclasses
77+ for colloid systems of colloid-sized solid phase dispersed
in aqueous continuous liquid phase (e.g., suspensions); or agents
for such systems or making or stabilizing such systems or agents;
in each instance, when generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed art. |
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| 140 | With removable package, casing, receptacle, or in aerosol
dispenser (e.g., cake wrapper, casing gradually removable throughout
use, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Compositions which are enclosed in a package, casing, or
receptacle which is removed prior to or in the process of cleaning,
or which are packaged in an aerosol dispenser.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 206, | Special Receptacle or Package,
subclasses 524.1+ for packages or containers, per se, wherein the
material for the container or content is specified. |
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 1+ for continuous gas or vapor phase colloid system (e.g.,
smoke, fog, aerosol, cloud, mist) or agents for such systems or
making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when generically claimed
or when there is no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC
for the specifically claimed art. |
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| 154 | With lime-soap dispersant: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 152. Articles which also include a specific component which disperses
water-insoluble salts formed from soap in water which has a high content
of minerals, such as calcium or magnesium salts.
| | (1)
Note. The presence of a lime-soap dispersant prevents the
formation of scum (e.g., bathtub ring) in the washing equipment,
facilitates lathering, and prevents waste of the soap component. | |
| | |
| 158 | Cream, paste, or gel: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Compositions which are in the form of a cream, paste, or
gel (i.e., semiliquid).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 9+ for continuous liquid phase colloid systems (e.g., foams,
emulsions, suspensions, dispersions), subclasses 98+ for
colloid systems of continuous or semicontinuous solid phase with
discontinuous liquid phase (gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or
agents for such systems or making or stabilizing such systems or agents;
in each instance, when generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed art. |
|
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| 160 | For live animal (nonhuman): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Compositions specialized for cleaning nonhuman animals.
| | (1)
Note. Examples of such compositions include pet shampoos,
ear-cleaning compositions, etc. | |
| | |
| 176 | For stripping photoresist material: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 175. Compositions specialized for stripping photoresist material.
| | (1)
Note. This subclass is intended to encompass compositions
used to remove photoresist material used in manufacturing printed
circuits, once the resist material has fulfilled its function. | |
| | |
| 198 | Gas-propelled composition or package: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 197. Compositions which are dispensed by the release of pressurized
gas, or packages enclosing such compositions (e.g., aerosol containers).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 206, | Special Receptacle or Package,
subclasses 524.1+ for packages or containers, per se, wherein the
material for the container or content is specified. |
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 1+ for continuous gas or vapor phase colloid system (e.g.,
smoke, fog, aerosol, cloud, mist) or agents for such systems or
making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when generically claimed
or when there is no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC
for the specifically claimed art. |
|
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| 201 | For removing integral organic coating, sealant, or finish
from a substrate (e.g., stripping paint, varnish, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Compositions specialized for accomplishing or facilitating
the removal of an organic protective or ornamental coating, sealant,
or finish from a substrate to which it is integrally attached.
| | (1)
Note. Many of these compositions function by loosening the
coating, thus facilitating its removal by peeling, rinsing, etc. | |
| | |
| 203 | Water-compatible concentrate or aqueous mixture thereof: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Compositions in the form of a concentrated composition which
is compatible with water with which it is mixed prior to use or
aqueous mixtures of such compositions in the form of solutions,
dispersions, etc.
| | (1)
Note. Prior to mixing with water, the composition may be in
the form of a solid or a liquid concentrate. | |
| | |
| 205 | With wax component: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 204. Compositions which additionally include a natural or synthetic
hydrocarbon or ester wax component, such as paraffin, carnauba wax, etc. |
| | |
| 208 | Wax component: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Compositions which include a natural or synthetic hydrocarbon
or ester wax component. |
| | |
| 216 | Sweeping compound (i.e., for binding or suppressing dust
during sweeping): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 214. Compositions specialized for facilitating sweeping of uncarpeted
floors by reducing the amount of dust that becomes airborne.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 113+ for compositions for or subcombination compositions
for or breaking of or inhibiting of colloid systems (e.g., smoke
or dust suppressing), when generically claimed or when there is no
hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the specifically
claimed art. |
|
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| 221 | Liquid, paste, or gel (e.g., slurry, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Compositions which are in the form of a liquid, paste, or
gel.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 9+ for continuous liquid phase colloid systems (e.g., foams,
emulsions, suspensions, dispersions), subclasses 98+ for
colloid systems of continuous or semicontinuous solid phase with
discontinuous liquid phase (gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates); or
agents for such systems or making or stabilizing such systems or agents;
in each instance, when generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed art. |
|
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| 233 | With alkali metal hydroxide, carbonate, bicarbonate, or
sesquicarbonate component: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 232. Compositions which include a component which is a hydroxide,
carbonate, bicarbonate, or sesquicarbonate of an alkali metal (Li,
Na, K, Rb, or Cs). |
| | |
| 234 | For in-place cleaning of stationary apparatus: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Compositions specialized for cleaning stationary apparatus
without moving or disassembling the same.
| | (1)
Note. Such stationary apparatus includes dairy or brewery
pipelines, tanks, etc. The cleaning composition is pumped through
the system. | |
| | |
| 238 | For grouted tile, bathtub, or porcelain or ceramic surface
(e.g., ceramic bathroom tile, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Compositions specialized for cleaning grouted tile, bathtubs,
porcelain, or ceramic surfaces.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| 199, | for compositions for removing mold, mildew, or algal
growth from a substrate. |
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| 242 | Liquid composition (e.g., emulsion, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Compositions which are in the form of a liquid.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 9+ for continuous liquid phase colloid systems (e.g., foams,
emulsions, suspensions, dispersions), subclasses 98+ for
colloid systems of continuous or semicontinuous solid phase with
discontinuous liquid phase (gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates); or
agents for such systems or making or stabilizing such systems or agents;
in each instance, when generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed art. |
|
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| 275 | For leather, hair, feathers, fur, or straw (e.g., Panama
hat, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Compositions specialized for cleaning leather, hair, feathers,
fur, or straw. |
| | |
| 276 | For textile material (e.g., laundry detergent, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Compositions specialized for cleaning a textile material
which is either in the form of a fabric, finished article, such
as a garment, or in the form of textile fiber, such as wool, or
intermediate product, such as yarn.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 8, | Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers,
subclasses 137+ for processes of cleaning or laundering textile
materials. |
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| 279 | Gas-propelled composition (e.g., aerosol, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 278. Compositions which are dispensed by the release of pressurized
gas.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 1+ for continuous gas or vapor phase colloid system (e.g.,
smoke, fog, aerosol, cloud, mist) or agents for such systems or
making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when generically claimed
or when there is no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC
for the specifically claimed art. |
|
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| 280 | Gel or liquid composition: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 278. Compositions in the form of a gel or a liquid which may
be a single-phase solution, an emulsion, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 9+ for continuous liquid phase colloid systems (e.g., foams,
emulsions, suspensions, dispersions), subclasses 98+ for
colloid systems of continuous or semicontinuous solid phase with
discontinuous liquid phase (gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates); or
agents for such systems or making or stabilizing such systems or agents;
in each instance, when generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed art. |
|
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| 285 | Dry cleaning (e.g., using non-aqueous fluid, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Compositions specialized for overall cleaning of textile
materials by use of liquid compositions which are totally or nearly
totally free of water.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 8, | Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers,
subclass 142 for processes of dry cleaning textile materials. |
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| 297 | Pouchlike water-insoluble unit enclosure: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 295. Compositions wherein the premeasured dose is contained in
a pouchlike enclosure made of water-insoluble material, which may,
however, be water-permeable so that the cleaning composition can
be dispersed or dissolved in water.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 206, | Special Receptacle or Package,
subclasses 524.1+ for packages or containers, per se, wherein the
material for the container or content is specified. |
|
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| 299 | With soil release or antisoiling component: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Compositions which additionally include a component which
either retards resoiling of an article laundered therewith or facilitates
the removal of newly accumulated soil in a subsequent laundering
operation. |
| | |
| 305 | Enzyme component of specific activity or source (e.g.,
lipase, of bacterial origin, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Compositions which additionally include an enzyme component
the activity or source of which is explicitly stated.
| | (1)
Note. For purpose of this and indented subclasses, the activity
(e.g., protease, etc.) or source (e.g., of bacterial origin, etc.)
of the enzyme component must be recited in the claims. |
| | (2)
Note. Compositions merely reciting an "enzyme" are
excluded from this and indented subclasses. | |
| | |
| 306 | Proteolytic enzyme: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 305. Compositions wherein the component is a proteolytic enzyme
(i.e., an enzyme which decomposes protein-containing contaminants,
thus facilitating their removal). |
| | |
| 307 | With oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur containing optical brightener: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Compositions which additionally include a component containing
oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur which fluoresces and imparts a brighter, less
dingy (e.g., white or bluish) hue to the laundered article.
| | (1)
Note. Optical brighteners are also referred to as optical
bleaches, which are distinct from chemical bleaches. | |
| | |
| 309 | Peroxy component: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Compositions wherein the chemical bleach or oxidant component
contains a peroxy substituent (i.e., -O-O-). |
| | |
| 317 | With suds regulating or inorganic alkaline earth metal
salt component: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 309. Compositions which additionally include a component having
a suds regulating function or which is the salt of an alkaline earth
metal (Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, or Ba) with an inorganic acid.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 113+ for compositions for or subcombination compositions
for or breaking of or inhibiting of colloid systems (e.g., foam
breaking or inhibiting), when generically claimed or when there
is no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the specifically
claimed art. |
|
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| 320 | Enzyme component of specific activity or source (e.g.,
protease, of bacterial origin, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Compositions which additionally include an enzyme component
the activity or source of which is explicitly stated.
| | (1)
Note. For purposes of this and indented subclasses, the activity
(e.g., protease, etc.) or source (e.g., of bacterial origin, etc.)
of the enzyme component must be recited in the claims. |
| | (2)
Note. Compositions merely reciting an "enzyme" are
excluded from placement in this and indented subclasses as originals. | |
| | |
| 324 | With nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur containing optical brightener: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Compositions which additionally include a component containing
oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur which fluoresces and imparts a brighter, less
dingy (e.g., white or bluish) hue to the laundered article.
| | (1)
Note. Optical brighteners are also referred to as optical
bleaches, which are distinct from chemical bleaches. | |
| | |
| 336 | Gel, cream, or paste: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Compositions which are in the form of a gel, a cream, or
a paste.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 9+ for continuous liquid phase colloid systems (e.g., foams,
emulsions, suspensions, dispersions), subclasses 98+ for
colloid systems of continuous or semicontinuous solid phase with
discontinuous liquid phase (gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates); or
agents for such systems or making or stabilizing such systems or agents;
in each instance, when generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed art. |
|
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| 337 | Liquid composition (e.g., slurry, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Compositions which are in the form of a liquid.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 31+ for colloid systems of colloid-sized solid or semisolid
phase dispersed in primarily organic continuous liquid phase, subclasses
77+ for colloid systems of colloid-sized solid phase dispersed
in aqueous continuous liquid phase (e.g., slurry, suspension); or
agents for such systems or making or stabilizing such systems or
agents; in each instance, when generically claimed or when there
is no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art. |
|
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| 339 | Alkali metal hydroxide or borate or whole plant or animal
material component, or crude extract thereof (e.g., borax, sodium metaborate,
flour, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 337. Compositions which include a component which is a hydroxide
or borate of an alkali metal (Li, Na, K, Rb, or Cs), or which is
whole animal or plant material, or a crude extract of such material. |
| | |
| 354 | With lime-soap dispersant: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 353. Compositions which additionally include a component which
disperses water-insoluble salts which are formed from soap in water
having a high content of minerals, such as calcium or magnesium
salts.
| | (1)
Note. See (1) Note under subclass 154 for effects produced
by the dispersant. | |
| | |
| 364 | For displacing organic liquid film from a solid surface: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Compositions specialized for removing an organic liquid
film from a solid surface via displacement.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 198+ for wetting agents (e.g., spreading, penetrating,
leveling) or methods of making such agents, when generically claimed
or when there is no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for
the specifically claimed art. |
|
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| 365 | For removing greasy or oily contaminant from a substrate: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Compositions specialized for removing from a substrate a
greasy or oily contaminant.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 134, | Cleaning and Liquid Contact With Solids,
subclass 31 and 40 for processes of removing an oily or greasy contaminant. |
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 198+ for wetting agents (e.g., spreading, penetrating,
leveling) or methods of making such agents, when generically claimed
or when there is no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for
the specifically claimed art. |
|
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| 368 | With scrubbing or scouring component (e.g., containing
an abrasive, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 367. Compositions which additionally include a component which
facilitates cleaning by exerting a scrubbing or scouring action.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 31+ for colloid systems of colloid-sized solid or semisolid
phase dispersed in primarily organic continuous liquid phase, subclasses
77+ for colloid systems of colloid-sized solid phase dispersed
in aqueous continuous liquid phase (e.g., slurry, suspension); or
agents for such systems or making or stabilizing such systems or
agents; in each instance, when generically claimed or when there
is no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art. |
|
| | |
| 369 | Liquid composition (e.g., slurry, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Compositions which are in the form of a liquid.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 31+ for colloid systems of colloid-sized solid or semisolid
phase dispersed in primarily organic continuous liquid phase, subclasses
77+ for colloid systems of colloid-sized solid phase dispersed
in aqueous continuous liquid phase (e.g., slurry, suspension); or
agents for such systems or making or stabilizing such systems or
agents; in each instance, when generically claimed or when there
is no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art. |
|
| | |
| 370 | Liquid, paste, foam, or gel (e.g., slurry, aerosol composition
or package, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 367. Compositions which are in the form of a liquid, a paste,
foam, or a gel.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting, appropriate subclasses for subject matter relating
to: colloid systems (such as sols*, emulsions, dispersions,
foams, aerosols, smokes, gels, or pastes) or wetting agents (such
as leveling, penetrating, or spreading); subcombination compositions
of colloid systems containing at least an agent specialized and designed
for or peculiar to use in making or stabilizing colloid systems; compositions
and subcombination compositions specialized and designed for or
peculiar to use in breaking (resolving) or inhibiting colloid systems;
processes of making the compositions or systems of the class; processes
of breaking (resolving) or inhibiting colloid systems; in each instance,
when generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically superior
provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed art. |
|
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| 376 | With heavy metal, nitrogen, or oxygen containing activator,
catalyst, or precursor: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Compositions which additionally contain a component which
contains a heavy metal, nitrogen, or oxygen and functions as an
activator, catalyst, or precursor for the peroxy component.
| | (1)
Note. See the definition for subclass 311 for details on the
heavy metal containing catalyst or activator. |
| | (2)
Note. See the definition for subclass 312 for details on the
bleach activator component. | |
| | |
| 377 | Aluminosilicate or soap component: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Compositions which include an aluminosilicate component,
such as an alkali metal salt of an inorganic aluminosilicate, or
which is soap.
| | (1)
Note. An example of the aluminosilicate salt is a natural
or synthetic zeolite. | |
| | |
| 383 | Liquid, paste, or gel: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Compositions which are in the form of a liquid, a paste,
or a gel.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting, appropriate subclasses for subject matter relating
to: colloid systems (such as sols*, emulsions, dispersions,
foams, aerosols, smokes, gels, or pastes) or wetting agents (such
as leveling, penetrating, or spreading); subcombination compositions
of colloid systems containing at least an agent specialized and designed
for or peculiar to use in making or stabilizing colloid systems; compositions
and subcombination compositions specialized and designed for or
peculiar to use in breaking (resolving) or inhibiting colloid systems;
processes of making the compositions or systems of the class; processes
of breaking (resolving) or inhibiting colloid systems; in each instance,
when generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically superior
provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed art. |
|
| | |
| 392 | Enzyme component of specific activity or source (e.g.,
protease; of bacterial origin; etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Compositions which include an enzyme component the activity
or source of which is explicitly stated.
| | (1)
Note. For purposes of this and indented subclasses, the activity
(e.g., protease, etc.) or source (e.g., of bacterial origin, etc.)
of the enzyme component must be recited in the claims. |
| | (2)
Note. Compositions merely reciting an "enzyme" are
excluded from placement in this and the indented subclass as originals. | |
| | |
| 394 | With nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur containing optical brightener,
ultraviolet absorber, antistatic or fiber softening component: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Compositions which additionally include a component containing
oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur which absorbs ultraviolet radiation,
or which fluoresces and imparts a brighter, less dingy (e.g., white
or bluish) hue to a substrate, or which eliminates or reduces static
electrical charge on the cleaned substrate, or imparts a softer
feel to fibrous articles treated therewith in the course of cleaning.
| | (1)
Note. Optical brighteners are also referred to as optical
bleaches, which are distinct from chemical bleaches. |
| | (2)
Note. The optical brightener may be present to improve the
appearance of the cleaning composition, per se, rather than brightening
the substrate cleaned therewith. |
| | (3)
Note. The fibrous articles which are softened herein are generic
in nature and include non-textile fibers, such as hair, etc. | |
| | |
| 396 | Cream; paste; gel; solid, shaped article; or gas-propelled
composition (e.g., bar, aerosol, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 395. Compositions which are in the form of a cream, paste, gel,
solid article possessing particular macroscopic physical shape,
other than mere granules, or are in the form of a composition which
is dispensed by the release of pressurized gas.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting, appropriate subclasses for subject matter relating
to: colloid systems (such as sols*, emulsions, dispersions,
foams, aerosols, smokes, gels, or pastes) or wetting agents (such
as leveling, penetrating, or spreading); subcombination compositions
of colloid systems containing at least an agent specialized and designed
for or peculiar to use in making or stabilizing colloid systems; compositions
and subcombination compositions specialized and designed for or
peculiar to use in breaking (resolving) or inhibiting colloid systems;
processes of making the compositions or systems of the class; processes
of breaking (resolving) or inhibiting colloid systems; in each instance,
when generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically superior
provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed art. |
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| 397 | Liquid composition (e.g., slurry, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 395. Compositions which are in the form of a liquid.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 31+ for colloid systems of colloid-sized solid or semisolid
phase dispersed in primarily organic continuous liquid phase, subclasses
77+ for colloid systems of colloid-sized solid phase dispersed
in aqueous continuous liquid phase (e.g., slurry, suspension); or
agents for such systems or making or stabilizing such systems or
agents; in each instance, when generically claimed or when there
is no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art. |
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| 403 | Gel or malleable composition (e.g., plastic-like, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Compositions which are in the form of a gel or are capable
of being shaped by manual pressure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 98+ for colloid systems of continuous or semicontinuous
solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase (gels, pastes, flocs,
coagulates) or agents for such systems or making or stabilizing
such systems or agents, when generically claimed or when there is
no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the specifically
claimed art. |
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| 404 | Cream or paste: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Compositions which are in the form of a cream or a paste.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 98+ for colloid systems of continuous or semicontinuous
solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase (gels, pastes, flocs,
coagulates) or agents for such systems or making or stabilizing
such systems or agents, when generically claimed or when there is
no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the specifically
claimed art. |
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| 406 | Packaged or gas-propelled composition: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 405. Compositions which are enclosed in a package or container
or are dispensed by the release of pressurized gas.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 206, | Special Receptacle or Package,
subclasses 524.1+ for packages or containers, per se, wherein the
material for the container or content is specified. |
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 1+ for continuous gas or vapor phase colloid system (e.g.,
smoke, fog, aerosol, cloud, mist) or agents for such systems or
making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when generically claimed
or when there is no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC
for the specifically claimed art. |
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| 408 | Azeotropic or azeotrope-like composition: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 407. Compositions which are substantially constant boiling, and
which approximate or duplicate the behavior of a single-substance
solvent at a given temperature.
| | (1)
Note. The distillates of azeotropes have the same composition
as the original mixture. | |
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| 417 | Plural immiscible liquid phases (e.g., emulsion, oily and
aqueous layers, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 405. Compositions which have at least two liquid phases which
are physically incompatible.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 9+ for continuous liquid phase colloid systems (e.g., foams,
emulsions, suspensions, dispersions) or agents for such systems or
making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when generically claimed or
when there is no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for
the specifically claimed art. |
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| 418 | Liquid and solid phases (e.g., suspension, slurry, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 405. Compositions which include at least one solid component
which is insoluble in the liquid phase.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 31+ for colloid systems of colloid-sized solid or semisolid
phase dispersed in primarily organic continuous liquid phase, subclasses
77+ for colloid systems of colloid-sized solid phase dispersed
in aqueous continuous liquid phase (e.g., slurry, suspension); or
agents for such systems or making or stabilizing such systems or
agents; in each instance, when generically claimed or when there
is no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art. |
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| 427 | With diverse nonsoap surfactant: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Compositions which additionally include a diverse surfactant
other than soap.
| | (1)
Note. See the class definition for details on what constitutes
a soap surfactant. | |
| | |
| 442 | Aqueous coating agent: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 441. Arrangements wherein the coating agent is applied from an
aqueous medium, or processes of preparing the arrangements. |
| | |
| 444 | Agglomerated product or component, or process of preparing: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 438. Products which are granular or particulate in form and are
made by binding together very fine particles, such as powder, by
means of a liquid or liquefiable binder, such as aqueous sodium
silicate, in an agitated environment, such as a fluidized bed; processes
of preparing the products; or heterogeneous arrangements comprising
an agglomerated component.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 23, | Chemistry: Physical Processes,
subclasses 313+ for processes of forming a nondetergent agglomerated
product, per se. |
| 264, | Plastic or Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes,
subclasses 109+ for processes of forming nondetergent agglomerates,
per se. |
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| 448 | With lime-soap dispersant: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 447. Articles which include a component which disperses water-insoluble
salts formed from soap in water having a high content of minerals, such
as calcium or magnesium salts. |
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| 452 | Spray-dried product, or process of preparing: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 445. Structures in the form of a particulate product made by
spraying a solution, melt, or slurry of cleaning composition ingredients
into a heated atmosphere, or processes of preparing the products.
| | (1)
Note. The heated atmosphere facilitates the removal of the
liquid medium and formation of the solid particles, which are usually
spherelike and hollow. | |
| | |
| 456 | Spray cooling process, or product thereof: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Processes wherein a particulate solid product is produced
by spraying a hot melt, solution, or slurry of the cleaning composition
components into a cool atmosphere, or products of such processes.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| 452+, | for spray-dried products and processes. |
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| 457 | Heat drying process, or product thereof: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Processes wherein a particulate solid product is produced
by drying a solution or slurry of the cleaning composition components
on an evaporative surface, such as a rotating drum or roll, or on
a stationary hot plate, or products of such processes.
| | (1)
Note. The dried composition is usually separated from the
hot surface in the form of a sheet, or the like, and subsequently
subdivided (e.g., by grinding) into particulate form. |
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| 452+, | for spray-dried products and processes. |
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| 461 | Specific organic component (e.g., triazines, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Compositions which are in solid form and include an organic
component in which at least one of the constituent atoms, in addition
to carbon, is known or can be deduced with certainty.
| | (1)
Note. For purposes of this and indented subclasses, the term "organic
material" is considered too broad, as are materials recited
in terms of mere function, such as "perfume," "anionic
surfactant," etc. |
| | (2)
Note. See the class definition, paragraph IV, F, concerning
placement of patents wherein the physical form of the composition
is not explicitly recited in the claims. |
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| 403, | for compositions which are in the form of a gel
and which are of general utility. |
| 404, | for compositions which are in the form of a cream
or paste and which are of general utility. |
| 405+, | for liquid compositions which are of general utility. |
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| 464 | Lignin: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 461. Compositions wherein the organic component is lignin. |
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| 481 | Soap: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 461. Compositions wherein the organic component is soap. |
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| 482 | With lime-soap dispersant: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 481. Compositions which include a component which disperses water-insoluble
salts formed from soap in water having a high content of minerals,
such as calcium or magnesium salts. |
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| 487 | Natural resin (e.g., rosin, shellac, tall oil, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 461. Compositions wherein the organic component is a natural
resin.
| | (1)
Note. Tall oil is included in this subclass because it comprises
a mixture of higher fatty acids with rosin acids. |
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| 481+, | for compositions which contain soaps of rosin acids. |
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| 491 | Higher fatty acid or salt thereof: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 488. Compositions wherein the organic component is an optionally
substituted higher fatty acid or its salt.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| 481+, | for cleaning compositions containing soap. |
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| 503 | Amine oxide: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 499. Compositions wherein the nitrogen containing component is
an amine oxide. |
| | |
| 506 | Ether: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Compositions wherein the oxygen is present in the form of
an ether substituent. |
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| 513 | AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS FOR CLEANING, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING
(E.G., LAUNDERING AIDS, SUCH AS WRINKLE-REDUCING COMPOSITIONS, ETC.): |
| | This subclass is indented under the class definition. Compositions which: (a) constitute an intermediate composition
of two or more components used in the manufacture of cleaning compositions,
such as detergent builder compositions, or surfactant compositions
specialized for use in cleaning agents; or (b) when used in the
cleaning process or in a finishing step, improve the appearance
or feel of the cleaned articles, such as dishwasher rinse or textile
softening compositions; or (c) when used together with surfactants
and other customary components of cleaning compositions, facilitate
the removal of soil in the course of a current or subsequent cleaning
operation, such as laundry sour, enzyme, or soil-release compositions.
| | (1)
Note. Included in this and indented subclasses are compositions
such as dishwasher rinses, textile softening or antistatic agents,
soil-release or antisoiling agents, laundry sours, enzymes, detergent
builders and surfactants, consonant with categories (a) through
(c) of the subclass definition and specialized and designed for
such utility, as well as any compositions within the purview of such
criteria which are not provided for elsewhere. |
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 252, | Compositions,
subclasses 175+ for water-softening or purifying or scale-inhibiting
agents which are not specifically designed for use as detergent builders,
subclass 321 for defoaming compositions, and subclasses 186.1+ for
oxidative bleach or oxidant compositions, per se. |
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting, appropriate subclasses for subject matter relating
to: colloid systems (such as sols*, emulsions, dispersions,
foams, aerosols, smokes, gels, or pastes) or wetting agents (such
as leveling, penetrating, or spreading); subcombination compositions
of colloid systems containing at least an agent specialized and designed
for or peculiar to use in making or stabilizing colloid systems; compositions
and subcombination compositions specialized and designed for or
peculiar to use in breaking (resolving) or inhibiting colloid systems;
processes of making the compositions or systems of the class; processes
of breaking (resolving) or inhibiting colloid systems; in each instance,
when generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically superior
provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed art; such as
surfactants which are not specifically designed for use in cleaning
compositions. |
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| 514 | Dishwasher rinse composition: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 513. Compositions specialized for use in the rinse cycle of an
automatic dishwasher.
| | (1)
Note. Such compositions promote even drainage of rinse water
and prevent spotting of the cleaned articles upon drying. |
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 198+ for wetting agents (e.g., spreading, penetrating,
leveling) or methods of making such agents, when generically claimed
or when there is no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for
the specifically claimed art. |
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| 517 | Soil-release or antisoiling component: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 516. Compositions wherein the diverse component either retards
resoiling of an article treated therewith or facilitates the removal
of newly accumulated soil in a subsequent cleaning operation. |
| | |
| 518 | Halogen, nitrogen, oxygen, or phosphorus containing chemical
bleach or oxidant or antiseptic, biocidal, or deodorant component: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 516. Compositions wherein the diverse component is a chemical
bleach or oxidant, or is an antiseptic, biocidal, or deodorant agent,
and contains halogen, nitrogen, oxygen, or phosphorus. |
| | |
| 519 | Dryer-activated composition or article (e.g., rupturable
capsule, reusable dispenser, etc.): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 515. Compositions which are activated by heat of a clothes dryer
and may be enclosed in a package or combined with a substrate.
| | (1)
Note. Certain of these compositions may be enclosed in a package
or dispenser which is added to the load to be laundered at the beginning
of the wash cycle but the active composition is only released in
the dryer. These are the so-called "through-the-wash" compositions and
packages. |
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 206, | Special Receptacle or Package,
subclasses 524.1+ for packages or containers, per se, wherein the
material for the container or content is specified. |
|
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| 521 | Rinse-added composition: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 515. Compositions which are added to the rinse water either in
manual laundering or in an automatic washer.
| | (1)
Note. Many of these compositions are incompatible with detergents
and hence cannot be used in the wash cycle. | |
| | |
| 523 | Package or encapsulated component: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 522. Compositions which are enclosed in a package or dispenser
or which include an encapsulated component.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 206, | Special Receptacle or Package,
subclasses 524.1+ for packages or containers, per se, wherein the
material for the container or content is specified. |
|
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| 528 | Soil-release or antisoiling composition: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 513. Compositions which, when used together with a cleaning or
auxiliary agent, either retard the resoiling of an article treated
therewith, or facilitate the removal of newly accumulated soil in
a subsequent cleaning operation. |
| | |
| 529 | Laundry sour composition: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 513. Compositions which serve to neutralize excess alkalinity
remaining from a cleaning agent.
| | (1)
Note. Laundry sour compositions are used primarily in the
rinse cycle in commercial laundries, where highly alkaline detergents
are utilized in the main wash. | |
| | |
| 530 | Enzyme composition: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 513. Compositions which include an enzyme component and are specialized
and designed for incorporation with other components of a cleaning
composition; the enzymes usually facilitate cleaning by degrading
specific types of soil, such as protein, oil, or grease.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 435, | Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology,
subclasses 174 through 182for carrier-bound or immobilized enzymes, and preparation
thereof; subclass 187 for processes of preparing granular or free-flowing
enzyme compositions; subclass 188 for processes of stabilizing an
enzyme; and subclass 264 for processes of cleaning using an enzyme. |
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| 531 | Detergent builder composition: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 513. Compositions specialized for use in conjunction with surfactants
or other cleaning agents, such as alkaline substances, and which
enhance the detergency of the surfactant or cleaning agent (e.g.,
by providing a water-softening effect by removing polyvalent metal
ions, such as calcium).
| | (1)
Note. See search notes under subclass 513 for other water-softening
compositions. | |
| | |
| 535 | Surfactant composition for cleaning agents (other than
raw soap): |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 513. Surface active compositions which are not raw soap and which
are specialized for use in cleaning compositions together with other
auxiliary components, such as builders, fillers, etc.
| | (1)
Note. See class definitions for further details on surfactants. |
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 252, | Compositions,
subclass 367.1 for raw soaps and processes of making them. |
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 198+ for wetting agents (e.g., spreading, penetrating,
leveling) or methods of making such agents, when generically claimed
or when there is no hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for
the specifically claimed art. |
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| 537 | Liquid or paste composition: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 536. Compositions which are in the form of a liquid or a paste.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 516, | Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or Inhibiting,
subclasses 9+ for continuous liquid phase colloid systems (e.g., foams,
emulsions, suspensions, dispersions), subclasses 98+ for
colloid systems of continuous or semicontinuous solid phase with
discontinuous liquid phase (gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates); or
agents for such systems or making or stabilizing such systems or agents;
in each instance, when generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed art. |
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FOREIGN ART COLLECTIONS
The definitions for FOR 100-FOR 243 below correspond to
the definitions for only the following abolished subclasses under
Class 252 from which these collections were formed: 80-87, 89.1,
90-174, 174.11-174.25, 523-559. See the Foreign Art Collection
schedule for specific correspondences. [Note: The
titles and definitions for indented art
collections include all the details of the one(s) that are hierarchically
superior.] Note: Foreign art collections related to textile treating and sweeping
or dust or particle adherents are located in Class 252,
Compositions. These foreign art collections may be pertinent to
subclasses in this class (510). |
| FOR 100 | DESCALING AGENT CONTAINING: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain substances which are specialized and designed for, or peculiar
to, use in removing or loosening scale or incrustation from the
inner surfaces of steam boilers, water heaters or other water containers,
or processes of making such compositions. |
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| FOR 101 | Deoxidant or free-metal containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain deoxidants or free metals. |
| | |
| FOR 102 | Plant or organic material containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain plants, plant parts or extracts, or organic compounds. |
| | |
| FOR 103 | Tannin, bark, or bark extract containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain tannin, bark or bark extracts. |
| | |
| FOR 104 | With inorganic compound or element (except water): |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain inorganic compounds or elements, other than water. |
| | |
| FOR 105 | Inorganic matter other than alkali-metal hydroxides and
carbonates and water: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions contain
inorganic compounds or elements other than alkali metal hydroxides, alkali
metal carbonates and water. |
| | |
| FOR 106 | With inorganic compound or element (except water): |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain inorganic compounds or elements other than water. |
| | |
| FOR 107 | Inorganic matter other than alkali-metal hydroxides and
carbonates and water: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain inorganic compounds or elements other than alkali metal
hydroxides, alkali metal carbonates and water. |
| | |
| FOR 108 | DETERGENTS (FOR USE ON SOLID MATERIALS): |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions specialized
and designed for, or peculiar to, use in cleaning or removing foreign matter
from solid surfaces. |
| | |
| FOR 109 | Packages or heterogenous arrangements: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions in
the form of packages or which contain, in each case, a particular
heterogeneous arrangement of two or more components, other than
mixed or coated granules, which differ from each other chemically
or physically. |
| | |
| FOR 110 | Impregnated or coated with detergents: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions when
there are present sheets or other bodies of nondetergent materials
impregnated or coated with thin layers of soaps or detergents, per
se. |
| | |
| FOR 111 | Separate soap containing and non-soap zones: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
in each case, include a zone which contains a water-soluble soap
and a separate zone of material which does not contain a water-soluble
soap. |
| | |
| FOR 112 | Wrapped or encased soaps: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions when
the soap is closely surrounded by a coating, wrapper or casing. |
| | |
| FOR 113 | With chemical bleachant, oxidant, or reductant: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain compounds which are adapted to bleach, oxidize, or reduce
by chemical reactions. |
| | |
| FOR 114 | Oxidant containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain compounds which are adapted to oxidize by chemical reactions. |
| | |
| FOR 115 | Soap (water-soluble fatty acid or rosin) containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-soluble soaps of fatty acids or rosin. |
| | |
| FOR 116 | Water-soluble inorganic B, Si, or P compound containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-soluble inorganic compounds of boron, phosphorus or
silicon. |
| | |
| FOR 117 | Ammonia, amine, or nitrogen base compound containing (except
proteins): |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain ammonia, amines or nitrogen bases, or compounds thereof,
other than proteins. |
| | |
| FOR 118 | Water-soluble inorganic B, Si, or P compound containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-soluble inorganic compounds of boron, phosphorus or
silicon. |
| | |
| FOR 119 | Acidic: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
have acid reactions. |
| | |
| FOR 120 | Nitric acid or aqua regia containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain nitric acid or aqua regia. |
| | |
| FOR 121 | Ammonia, amine, or nitrogen base compound containing (except
proteins): |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain ammonia, amines, or nitrogen bases, or compounds thereof,
other than proteins. |
| | |
| FOR 122 | Alkaline: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
have alkaline reactions. |
| | |
| FOR 123 | Solvent (physical or chemical ) containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain solvents other than water. |
| | |
| FOR 124 | Reductant containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain compounds which are adapted to reduce by chemical reactions. |
| | |
| FOR 125 | Antiseptic, insecticide, or biocide containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain antiseptics, insecticides or other substances which are
adapted to destroy plant or animal life, for the purpose of more
than merely preserving the compositions. |
| | |
| FOR 126 | Soap (water soluble fatty acid or rosin) containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-soluble soaps of fatty acids or rosin. |
| | |
| FOR 127 | Soap (water-soluble fatty acid or rosin) containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-soluble soaps of fatty acids or rosin. |
| | |
| FOR 128 | Water-soluble inorganic B, Si, or P compound: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-soluble inorganic compounds of boron, phosphorus or
silicon. |
| | |
| FOR 129 | Ammonia, amine, or nitrogen base compound containing (except
proteins): |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain ammonia, amines or nitrogen bases, or compounds thereof,
other than proteins. |
| | |
| FOR 130 | Physical non-water solvent containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain nonchemically-acting solvents other than water. |
| | |
| FOR 131 | Water soluble abradant, wax, or filler containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-insoluble abradents, nonsaponifiable waxes, gums, solid
thickeners, or solid fillers. |
| | |
| FOR 132 | Water-insoluble abradant, wax, or filler containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-insoluble abradents, nonsaponifiable waxes, gums, solid
thickeners, or solid fillers. |
| | |
| FOR 133 | Physical non-water solvent containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain nonchemically-acting solvents other than water. |
| | |
| FOR 134 | Water-soluble abradant, wax, or filler containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-insoluble abradents, nonsaponifiable waxes, gums, solid
thickeners, or solid fillers. |
| | |
| FOR 135 | Water-soluble abradant, wax, or filler containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-insoluble abradents, nonsaponifiable waxes, gums, solid
thickeners, or solid fillers. |
| | |
| FOR 136 | Ammonia, amine, or nitrogen base compound containing (except
proteins): |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain ammonia, amines or nitrogen bases, or compounds thereof,
other than proteins. |
| | |
| FOR 137 | Physical non-water solvent containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain nonchemically-acting solvents other than water. |
| | |
| FOR 138 | Water-soluble abradant, wax, or filler containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-insoluble abradents, nonsaponifiable waxes, gums, solid
thickeners, or solid fillers. |
| | |
| FOR 139 | Water-insoluble abradant, wax, or filler containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-insoluble abradents, nonsaponifiable waxes, gums, solid
thickeners, or solid fillers. |
| | |
| FOR 140 | Organic sulpho-compound containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain organic compounds which contain a sulfo or sulfate radical. |
| | |
| FOR 141 | Physical non-water solvent containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain nonchemically-acting solvents other than water. |
| | |
| FOR 142 | Water-insoluble abradant, wax, or filler containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-insoluble abradents, nonsaponifiable waxes, gums, solid
thickeners, or solid fillers. |
| | |
| FOR 143 | Organic and inorganic type: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain, both an organic and an inorganic water-insoluble abradent,
nonsaponifiable wax, gum, solid thickener or solid filler. |
| | |
| FOR 144 | Organic type: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain organic water-insoluble abradents, nonsaponifiable waxes,
gums, solid thickeners, or solid fillers. |
| | |
| FOR 145 | Hydrocarbon or halohydrocarbon containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain hydrocarbons or halohydrocarbons. |
| | |
| FOR 146 | Nonhydrocarbon non-soap organic compound containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain organic compounds which are not hydrocarbons or water-soluble soaps
of fatty acids or rosin. |
| | |
| FOR 147 | Water-insoluble abradant, wax, or filler containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-insoluble abradents, nonsaponifiable waxes, gums, solid
thickeners, or solid fillers. |
| | |
| FOR 148 | Organic and inorganic type: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain, both an organic and an inorganic water-insoluble abradent,
wax, gum, solid thickener or solid filler. |
| | |
| FOR 149 | Organic type: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain inorganic water-insoluble abradents, waxes, gums, solid
thickeners or solid fillers. |
| | |
| FOR 150 | Inorganic type: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain inorganic water-insoluble abradents, solid thickeners, or
solid fillers. |
| | |
| FOR 151 | With other organic, plant, or animal matter or compound: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain organic plant or animal extracts or matter or compounds
other than the water-soluble soaps of fatty acids or rosin. |
| | |
| FOR 152 | With inorganic compound or element (except alkali-metal
hydroxides and carbonates and water): |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain inorganic compounds or elements other than water, alkali-metal hydroxides,
and alkali-metal carbonates. |
| | |
| FOR 153 | Shapes or structures: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
possess particular physical shapes or structures other than granules
or mere soap. |
| | |
| FOR 154 | Water-soluble inorganic B, Si, or P compound containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-soluble inorganic compounds of boron, phosphorus or
silicon. |
| | |
| FOR 155 | Acidic: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
have acid reactions. |
| | |
| FOR 156 | Nitrogen base containing (except protein): |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition containing
ammonia or hydrazine, or a derivative of either, in which at least
one hydrogen is replaced by a singly or doubly bonded carbon or
by an acyl group or a salt of ammonia, hydrazine or such derivative, except
protein. |
| | |
| FOR 157 | Heterocyclic: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition in
which the nitrogen of the amine is part of a heterocyclic ring,
e.g., imidazoline. |
| | |
| FOR 158 | Amine or amide: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition in
which the nitrogen is directly bonded to a carbon atom. |
| | |
| FOR 159 | Sulfur or phosphorus containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition in
which the amine compound includes a sulfur or a phosphorus atom. |
| | |
| FOR 160 | Soluble carboxylic acid or salt: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition in
which the amine compound includes a carboxy group having a water
soluble cation, e.g., sodium nitrilotriacetate. |
| | |
| FOR 161 | Quaternary or amine oxide: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition wherein
the amine is penatvalent and the additional valences are satisfied
by carbon or oxygen. |
| | |
| FOR 162 | Hydroxy: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition wherein
the amine compound includes a hydroxy moiety. |
| | |
| FOR 163 | Organic sulfoxy: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition in
which an organic compound contains a S=O group. |
| | |
| FOR 164 | Organic sulfate: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition including
a compound having the SO4 group attached to
an organic radical. |
| | |
| FOR 165 | Oxy: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition in
which the sulfate compound includes an ether or hydroxy group. |
| | |
| FOR 166 | With acyclic sulfonate: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition which
includes an additional acyclic compound which contains a SO3 radical. |
| | |
| FOR 167 | With aromatic sulfonate: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition which
includes an additional compound containing a benzene ring and a
SO3 radical. |
| | |
| FOR 168 | Aliphatic sulfonate: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition which
includes a compound containing the SO3 group
free of benzene ring structure. |
| | |
| FOR 169 | Unsaturatred: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition in
which the sulfonic compound includes a double or triple bond. |
| | |
| FOR 170 | With aromatic sulfonate: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition which
includes an additional ingredient which contains a SO3 group
and a benzene ring. |
| | |
| FOR 171 | Non-oxo carboxylic: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition in
which the sulfonic compound includes the COOX group, in which X
forms the acid, a salt or an ester. |
| | |
| FOR 172 | Aromatic sulfonate: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition which
includes a compound which contains a benzene ring and a SO3 radical. |
| | |
| FOR 173 | With non-ionic wetting agent or fatty alcohol: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition which
includes an additional surfactant which does not ionize, e.g., ester,
polyether, polyol, or fatty alcohol. |
| | |
| FOR 174 | Physical non-water solvent containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain nonchemically acting solvents other than water. |
| | |
| FOR 175 | Water-insoluble abradant, wax, or filler containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-insoluble abradents, nonsaponifiable waxes, gums, solid
thickeners or solid fillers. |
| | |
| FOR 176 | Water-insoluble cyanides or cyanates containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-soluble cyanides, cyanates or thiocyanates, other
than mere double cyanides (e.g., potassium ferr- or ferri-cyanides). |
| | |
| FOR 177 | Acidic: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
have acid reactions. |
| | |
| FOR 178 | Physical non-water solvent containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain nonchemically-acting solvents other than water. |
| | |
| FOR 179 | Water-insoluble abradant, wax, or filler containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-insoluble abradents, waxes, gums, solid thickeners
or solid fillers. |
| | |
| FOR 180 | Water-insoluble abradant, wax, or filler containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-insoluble abradents, waxes, gums, solid thickeners
or solid fillers. |
| | |
| FOR 181 | With corrosion inhibitants: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which,
in each case, contain a substance for inhibiting corrosion or attack
of the solid surfaces to be cleaned, by any other substance in the
compositions. |
| | |
| FOR 182 | Compounds of elements other than C, H, O, N, S, CI, Na,
and k containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain elements other than C, H, O, N, S, Cl, Na and K and compounds
of such elements. |
| | |
| FOR 183 | Organic nitrogen compound containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain organic compounds which contain nitrogen. |
| | |
| FOR 184 | Thio organic compound containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain organic compounds which contain sulfur which is joined directly to
carbon but not joined directly to oxygen. |
| | |
| FOR 185 | Thiazole nucleus containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain compounds which contain a thiazole nucleus. |
| | |
| FOR 186 | Organic sulphur compound containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain organic compounds which contain sulfur. |
| | |
| FOR 187 | Nitrogen base containing (except protein): |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition containing
ammonia, or hydrazine, or a derivative thereof in which at least
one hydrogen is replaced by a singly or doubly bonded carbon or
by an acyl group or a salt of ammonia, hydrazine or such derivative, except
protein. |
| | |
| FOR 188 | Heterocyclic: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition in
which the nitrogen of the amine is part of a heterocyclic ring,
e.g., imidazoline. |
| | |
| FOR 189 | Optical bleach: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition in
which the heterocyclic amine functions as an optical brightener
or a fluorescent whitener. |
| | |
| FOR 190 | Amine or amide: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition in
which the nitrogen is directly bonded to a carbon atom. |
| | |
| FOR 191 | Sulfur or phosphorus containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition in
which the amine compound includes a sulfur or a phosphorus atom. |
| | |
| FOR 192 | Soluble carboxylic acid or salt: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition in
which the amine compound includes a carboxy group having a water
soluble cation, e.g., sodium nitrilotriacetate. |
| | |
| FOR 193 | Quaternary or amine oxide: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition wherein
the amine is penatvalent and the additional valences are satisfied
by carbon or oxygen. |
| | |
| FOR 194 | Hydroxy: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition wherein
the amine compound includes a hydroxy moiety. |
| | |
| FOR 195 | Physical non-water solvent containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain nonchemically-acting solvents other than water. |
| | |
| FOR 196 | Water-insoluble abradant, wax, or filler containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-insoluble abradents, nonsaponifiable waxes, gums, solid
thickeners or solid fillers. |
| | |
| FOR 197 | Water-insoluble abradant, wax, or filler containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-insoluble abradents, nonsaponifiable waxes, gums, solid
thickeners or solid fillers. |
| | |
| FOR 198 | Alkaline: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
have alkaline reactions. |
| | |
| FOR 199 | Gas-generative: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
are adapted to generate or liberate gas when brought in contact
with water. |
| | |
| FOR 200 | Physical non-water solvent containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain nonchemically-acting solvent other than water. |
| | |
| FOR 201 | Water-insoluble abradant, wax, or filler containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-insoluble abradents, nonsaponifiable waxes, gums, solid
thickeners or solid fillers. |
| | |
| FOR 202 | Water-insoluble abradant, wax, or filler containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain water-insoluble abradents, nonsaponifiable waxes, gums, solid
thickeners or solid fillers. |
| | |
| FOR 203 | Organic sulfoxy: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition in
which an organic compound contains a S=O group. |
| | |
| FOR 204 | Organic sulfate: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition including
a compound having the SO4 group attached to
an organic radical. |
| | |
| FOR 205 | Oxy: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition in
which the sulfate compound inlcudes an ether or hydroxy group. |
| | |
| FOR 206 | With acyclic sulfonate: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition which
includes an additional acyclic compound which contains a SO3 radical. |
| | |
| FOR 207 | With aromatic sulfonate: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition which
includes an additional compound containing a benzene ring and a
SO3 radical. |
| | |
| FOR 208 | Aliphatic sulfonate: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition which
includes a compound containing the SO3 group
free of benzene ring structure. |
| | |
| FOR 209 | Unsaturated: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition in
which the sulfonic compound includes a double or triple bond. |
| | |
| FOR 210 | With aromatic sulfonate: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition which
includes an additional ingredient which contains a SO3 group
and a benzene ring. |
| | |
| FOR 211 | Non-oxo carboxylic: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition in
which the sulfonic compound includes the COOX group, in which X
forms the acid, a salt or an ester. |
| | |
| FOR 212 | Aromatic sulfonate: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition which
includes a compound which contains a benzene ring and SO3 radical. |
| | |
| FOR 213 | With non-ionic wetting agent or fatty alcohol: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including composition which
includes an additional surfactant which does not ionize, e.g., ester,
polyether or polyol. |
| | |
| FOR 214 | Physical or chemical non-water solvent containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain solvents other than water. |
| | |
| FOR 215 | Abradant, wax, cellulose ester, inorganic solid, or filler
containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain abradents, waxes, gums, cellulose esters, inorganic solids,
thickeners or fillers. |
| | |
| FOR 216 | With oxygen organic compounds |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain organic compounds which contain oxygen, other than the substances
recited in this hierarchy. |
| | |
| FOR 217 | With organic compounds of other than C, H, and O |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain organic compounds which contain elements, other than carbon, hydrogen
and oxygen, other than the substances recited in this hierarchy. |
| | |
| FOR 218 | With hydrocarbon solvents |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain hydrocarbon solvents. |
| | |
| FOR 219 | With hydrocarbon solvents |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain hydrocarbon solvents. |
| | |
| FOR 220 | Wax or cellulose-ester and abradant, inorganic solid,
or other filling containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which,
in each case, contain a wax or cellulose ester and also an abradent,
inorganic solid, thickener or filler other than a wax or cellulose
ester. |
| | |
| FOR 221 | Wax or cellulose-ester containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain waxes or cellulose esters. |
| | |
| FOR 222 | Oxygen organic compound containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain organic compounds which contain oxygen. |
| | |
| FOR 223 | Organic compounds of other than C, H, and O containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain organic compounds which contain elements other than carbon, hydrogen
and oxygen. |
| | |
| FOR 224 | Nonhydrocarbon substances containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain substances which are not hydrocarbons. |
| | |
| FOR 225 | Aqueous: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain a significant amount of water in the form of colloids or
otherwise. |
| | |
| FOR 226 | Shapes or structres: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
possess particular physical shapes or structures. |
| | |
| FOR 227 | Perfume containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain a perfume. |
| | |
| FOR 228 | Enzyme containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain an enzyme. |
| | |
| FOR 229 | Coated or encapsulated particle or liquid containing (other
than spray dried detergents): |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions in
which all or part of the composition consists of particles having
a material coated thereon or impregnated therein or consists of solid
or liquid material having an encapsulation coating, but excluding
mere detergent composition powders formed by spray drying. |
| | |
| FOR 230 | Alkali metal inorganic carbonate containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain an inorganic alkali metal carbonate, e.g., potassium carbonate, sodium
bicarbonate, etc. |
| | |
| FOR 231 | Organo-silicon compound containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain an organic silicon compound. |
| | |
| FOR 232 | Organo-phosphorus compound containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain an organic phosphorus compound. |
| | |
| FOR 233 | Carbohydrate moiety containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain a compound having a carbohydrate moiety. |
| | |
| FOR 234 | Carboxyl group containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions wherein
the carbohydrate moiety containing compound also contains a carboxyl group,
either in free or in salt or esterified form. |
| | |
| FOR 235 | Nonpolymeric compound having at least two free carboxyl
groups containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain a nonpolymeric compound having at least two free carboxyl groups
or carboxylate salts or is an anhydride. |
| | |
| FOR 236 | Polyoxyalkylene compound containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain a compound having polyoxyalkylene groups. |
| | |
| FOR 237 | Two or more polyoxyalkylene compounds containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain at least two polyoxyalkylene compounds. |
| | |
| FOR 238 | Polymer containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain a polymer.
| | (1)
Note. This subclass includes proteins, unless present in
the form of enzyme or in naturally occurring materials known to
also include carbohydrate moieties. |
| | (2)
Note. This subclass includes, e.g., gelatin and polyvinyl
alcohol. | |
| | |
| FOR 239 | Carboxylic acid anhydride, free carboxyl group, or salt
thereof containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions wherein
the polymer contains a carboxylic acid anhydride or free carboxyl group
or salt thereof. |
| | |
| FOR 240 | Water-insoluble inorganic compound containing: |
| | Foreign Art Collections including compositions which
contain a water-insoluble inorganic compound. |
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